Alumni News Listing Page Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/listing.aspx?SyndicationType=2 2013-05-21T11:23:41Z Dean Miller

After being medically discharged from a Military training scheme in 2010, Pamela Relph MBE (BSc Physics, 2011) took up rowing and is taking the sport by storm. A London 2012 Paralympic Gold medalist as part of Team GB's LTA mixed coxed four, Pamela reflects on her unforgettable summer.

2013-02-25T10:51:00Z 2013-02-18T16:39:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2013/02/The-greatest-row-on-earth.aspx Dean Miller

The behaviour seen on Premier League football pitches is indicative of the attitudes of wider society according to Dr James Reade, whose research collaboration with colleagues at the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge has revealed that referees are more likely to unwittingly discriminate against certain ethnic groups than others.

2013-02-18T15:49:00Z 2013-02-25T10:51:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/12/Soccer-bookings-show-ethnic-discrimination.aspx Amy Cory

For Dean, former student and 2012 Paralympian, sport is about being the very best in the world. He is one of the reasons we are building a new sports centre with facilities to meet all of his needs. From our students to you, our alumni, to members of the local community and talented athletes, this new state-of-the-art facility will offer something for everyone.

2012-09-27T16:20:00Z 2012-10-29T14:22:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/10/What-does-sport-mean-to-you.aspx Amy Cory

The gap year experiences of one alumnus kick-started his career as Director and Co-founder of a totally unique surf-travel company which is striving to offer aspiring surfers the ticket to inspiring locations.

2012-09-25T12:41:00Z 2012-09-25T16:47:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/10/Providing-a-Ticket-to-Ride.aspx Amy Cory

'Winning a gold medal in front of a home crowd was indescribable and an experience I will never forget,' explains Birmingham graduate and former Pussycats captain, Pamela Relph (BSc Physics, 2011) who raced to Paralympic success earlier this month.

2012-09-21T11:05:00Z 2012-09-21T10:53:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/09/London-2012-Alumni-Superstars.aspx Dean Miller

Information on Student development scholarship: My time in Kenya

2012-09-20T11:48:00Z 2012-09-20T11:35:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/09/Student-development-scholarship-My-time-in-Kenya-.aspx Amy Cory

Birmingham Physics graduate Pamela Relph stormed to Paralympic gold as part of Team GB's Mixed Coxed Four on Sunday. Her victory with teammates, Naomi Riches, David Smith and James Roe was the only Paralympic rowing medal won by team GB.

2012-09-03T15:47:00Z 2012-09-03T16:30:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/09/Paralympic-gold-for-alumna-Pamela.aspx Amy Cory

"Will London 2012 'inspire a generation' and be the first Olympics to deliver a participatory legacy?" was the theme of an open debate at the Bramall Music Building.

2012-08-07T16:13:00Z 2012-08-20T09:53:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/08/August-Expert-Panel-Debates-Olympic-Legacy.aspx Joanna Clark

Flying the flag for Great Britain at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be 10 alumni and one current student.

2012-08-07T16:12:00Z 2012-08-08T10:18:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/08/August-Birmingham-at-London-2012.aspx Joanna Clark

One alumnus gives an insight into Olympic fever from a different perspective.

2012-08-07T16:12:00Z 2012-08-08T10:17:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/08/August-Preparing-for-the-greatest-show-on-earth.aspx Joanna Clark

The University has many connections with the Olympic games due to its proud sporting tradition. The gallery below shares a few of the University's many Olympic memories including the recent visit from the Jamaican track and field team in their build up to the London 2012 games.

2012-08-01T16:56:00Z 2012-08-08T10:14:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/08/August-Olympic-memories.aspx Joanna Clark

The limited participation of Muslim sportswomen in international sport is highlighted in a new paper by Birmingham academics.

2012-08-01T16:56:00Z 2012-08-08T10:11:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/08/August-Exclusion-of-Muslim-sportswomen-highlighted.aspx Joanna Clark

Dining with members of the Jamaican Olympic team was a unique experience for two of our alumni.

2012-07-26T12:32:00Z 2012-08-08T10:19:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/08/August-Alumni-dine-with-Jamaican-Olympians.aspx Joanna Clark

Information on Signed Usain Bolt memorabilia auction

2012-07-20T09:34:00Z 2012-07-20T09:33:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/Auction-of-signed-Usain-Bolt-memorabilia.aspx Amy Cory

For the first time, members of the alumni community can be found across the London Underground and at train stations and airports up and down the country as part of the University's Heroes campaign celebrating excellence in many different fields

2012-06-06T15:55:00Z 2012-06-06T15:38:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/06/06June-Search-for-the-hero-inside-yourself.aspx Amy Cory

The University's Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Transfer is preparing for a charity bike ride across Wales in aid of the University's Circles of Influence fundraising campaign.

2012-06-06T14:25:00Z 2012-06-07T13:42:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/06/06June-Pro-Vice-Chancellor-cycles-for-university-research-and-scholarships.aspx Amy Cory

Did you ever go to the Raymond Priestley Centre in Coniston, Lake District? If so, we would like to hear from you in return for a £25 Amazon voucher.

2012-04-12T14:37:00Z 2012-04-12T14:50:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/04/12Apr-Complete-our-Coniston-survey-and-receive-a-25-Amazon-voucher--.aspx Dean Miller

Information on Great Run raises thousands for cancer research

2011-10-27T15:24:00Z 2011-10-27T14:58:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2011/10/Great-Run-raises-thousands-for-cancer-research.aspx Alexander Donohue

Information on Apprentice star and top athlete honoured

2011-03-16T14:18:00Z 2011-03-16T14:08:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2011/01/Apprenticestarandtopathletehonoured.aspx